Jackson Bard Mclaren was born well after many of the classic albums that first inspired him were released. His parents raised him in the small Victorian country town of Warrnambool on a steady diet consisting of the likes of Bob Dylan, Nick Cave, Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen. This musical baptism fuelled his early passion for music, and set him apart from
most of the other kids in town who were more focused on footy than on music, poetry or literature.
At 18 years of age, Jackson is now more and more creatively inspired by his own observations of people and place. He is emerging as a singer-songwriter of rare talent. His song writing is often deeply contemplative and yet at other times seems to simply be celebrating the beauty to be found in everyday life. There is an honesty and depth in his lyrics and in his performance, that promises to make him a compelling storyteller for many years to come.
After self-producing many recordings in his bedroom, Jackson has now recorded his debut EP with 2007 ARIA Producer Of The Year, Josh Pyke. Jackson was also special guest on Josh Pyke’s national album tour in February 2009, which saw them take in sold out venues across the country.
Jackson has previously supported The Swell Season (IRE), Jay Brannan (USA), Howie Day (USA) and Gin Wigmore. And has held his own in front of crowds at The Tivoli (BRIS), The Metro (SYD), Fremantle Arts Centre (WA), Palais Theatre (VIC) to name a few. Jackson also just completed a Thursday night residency throughout April at The Wesley Anne in
Melbourne.
Jackson’s self-titled debut EP was released on June 27, 2009 through Wonderlick / Inertia.
You're playing with Nick Huggins! What a great gig! Hey, I really love the instrumental melody is Farewell when the beat comes in, it's so simple and beautiful. and also the little tambourine clashes sometimes... x
:):):):) it's Jackson Mclaren! i have a photo with you on my myspace (: ++ you're music is basically amazing. do some shows in Newcastle, ALL AGES tho.
Play some shows in Melbourne! Also, I think you look deceivingly tough in this picture. The picture on your page. p.s. I keep seeing you around Northcote and stuff, but never have time to say hi. Tash
Oh Holy Crap i am loving yours too! loud in the car everywhere i go.. singing along & hitting the steering wheel like a weirdo. Love it :) See you soon i hope xSam
hey
so we're back again with new members and completely new songs. It would be cool if you could check out our page and let us know what you think, even if you don't think anything of it. We have all the info on what's been happening in our new blog. We are playing shows again so come see one and come talk to us.
-and again sorry for commenting like this.
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hey i saw ur show at the metro in sydney with josh pyke and you were amazing! i love how it says in ur song that ur painfully shy coz u really are i got you to sighn my arm and yu wer verry shy bout it lol neway thanks 4 a good consert xx
HI Jackson, Sounds good! Thanks for befriending me and Paint It Black. Hope you like it. Wish you success and inspiration with your music, and many delights. all best, Janet F.
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